![Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718105464_TBNORTKOREA.jpg)
Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea
Built using 3D printers and components sourced online, these "smart balloons" can cost up to $1,000 each.
Wed Jun 12 2024
![Olympics - Paris 2024 gearing up to face unprecedented cybersecurity threat Olympics - Paris 2024 gearing up to face unprecedented cybersecurity threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61687342521_TBPulsebuilding.jpg)
Olympics - Paris 2024 gearing up to face unprecedented cybersecurity threat
Organised crime, activists and states will be the main threats during the Olympics and the Paralympics.
Sun May 12 2024
![20 Malaysians to join Freedom Flotilla Coalition mission to Gaza 20 Malaysians to join Freedom Flotilla Coalition mission to Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713239478_tbGazaFlotillaMal.jpg)
20 Malaysians to join Freedom Flotilla Coalition mission to Gaza
Dr Kamal Nashruddin Mustapha said the twenty participants consisted of media practitioners, doctors and humanitarian activists.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![Police again remove Greta Thunberg from blocking Swedish parliament Police again remove Greta Thunberg from blocking Swedish parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710325415_TBGretaThunberg.jpg)
Police again remove Greta Thunberg from blocking Swedish parliament
Police again forcibly removed Greta Thunberg and other climate activists, driving them away in a police van for the second time this week.
Wed Mar 13 2024
![Indonesia's likely new president haunts father of missing activist Indonesia's likely new president haunts father of missing activist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708057597_TBPaianSiahaanj.jpg)
Indonesia's likely new president haunts father of missing activist
Paian Siahaan's 22-year-old son Ucok was one of the pro-democracy activists who disappeared during the chaotic riots of 1998.
Fri Feb 16 2024
![Navalny camp sets strategy to disrupt Putin's path to new term Navalny camp sets strategy to disrupt Putin's path to new term](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51689811701_VladimirPutin.jpg)
Navalny camp sets strategy to disrupt Putin's path to new term
Vladimir Putin appears unbeatable in a presidential election but opposition activists scent a chance to show he is vulnerable.
Mon Dec 11 2023
![Iranian girl critical in hospital after alleged encounter over hijab - Activists Iranian girl critical in hospital after alleged encounter over hijab - Activists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696475637_TBArmitaGeravand.jpg)
Iranian girl critical in hospital after alleged encounter over hijab - Activists
Iranian security institutions have said Armita Geravand's condition was caused by low pressure.
Thu Oct 05 2023
![FEATURE - Hong Kong exiled activists silenced online as surveillance rises FEATURE - Hong Kong exiled activists silenced online as surveillance rises](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51688186169_TBGENERICMACAUSCAM.jpg)
FEATURE - Hong Kong exiled activists silenced online as surveillance rises
Rights groups say the government is shifting its online monitoring to Hong Kongers abroad in an attempt to stifle their activism.
Mon Oct 02 2023
![South Korean activists protest against Fukushima water discharge South Korean activists protest against Fukushima water discharge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691834877_TBSouthKorea.jpg)
South Korean activists protest against Fukushima water discharge
Hundreds of South Korean activists gathered to protest against Japan's plan to release treated radioactive water into the ocean.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![Hong Kong leader says 8 overseas activists will be 'pursued for life' Hong Kong leader says 8 overseas activists will be 'pursued for life'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61688464662_hongkong.jpg)
Hong Kong leader says 8 overseas activists will be 'pursued for life'
Hong Kong police issued arrest warrants for the eight overseas-based activists on Monday, accusing them of national security offences.
Tue Jul 04 2023
![Thai protesters acquitted over run-in with queen's motorcade Thai protesters acquitted over run-in with queen's motorcade](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81687932083_QueenSuthida.jpg)
Thai protesters acquitted over run-in with queen's motorcade
Five activists had been indicted under a law that punishes violence or attempted violence against the queen.
Wed Jun 28 2023
![Young Thais who questioned monarchy look to win seats in parliament Young Thais who questioned monarchy look to win seats in parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41682073513_ChonthichaJangrew.jpg)
Young Thais who questioned monarchy look to win seats in parliament
Activists are taking their once-taboo cause from the streets to the ballot box as candidates in the election.
Fri Apr 21 2023
![Facial recognition is helping Putin curb dissent with the aid of US tech Facial recognition is helping Putin curb dissent with the aid of US tech](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679998754_FacialRecognition.jpg)
Facial recognition is helping Putin curb dissent with the aid of US tech
Seven lawyers said the use of facial recognition against protesters and activists in Moscow likely constitutes human rights violations.
Tue Mar 28 2023
![Greta Thunberg, climate activists get court nod to sue Swedish state Greta Thunberg, climate activists get court nod to sue Swedish state](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41679398831_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Greta Thunberg, climate activists get court nod to sue Swedish state
Greta to proceed with a class action lawsuit against the Swedish state for "insufficient climate policy".
Tue Mar 21 2023
![Women's Day protesters rally for rights, with focus on Iran and Afghanistan Women's Day protesters rally for rights, with focus on Iran and Afghanistan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51678338008_SPAIN.jpg)
Women's Day protesters rally for rights, with focus on Iran and Afghanistan
Activists donned purple and held demonstrations from Jakarta and Singapore to Istanbul, Berlin, Caracas and Montevideo.
Thu Mar 09 2023